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2003 Subaru Forester bulb size chart

Catalog bulb positions and codes for the 2003 Subaru Forester. Confirm against your owner’s manual before buying.

Fitment notes

For the 2003 Subaru Forester, both the low-beam and high-beam headlights use a 9003 bulb. The supplied fitment data does not identify a separate bulb by headlight style or configuration, so verify the original bulb and housing before ordering.

Fog-light fitment is listed as either H3 or H3C; compare the existing bulb and connector to determine the correct option. Front and rear turn signals use amber 7440A bulbs, while the brake and tail lights use 7443R. The center brake light uses 912, and the reverse lights use 921.

  • Front side marker: 168NA
  • Parking, license plate, and trunk lighting: 168 or 917
  • Dome and map lights: DE3175
  • Ash light: compare the original bulb; options are 2721 or 74

Because several locations have more than one listed option, match the replacement to the bulb currently installed before purchasing.

Bulb chart

Headlight & fog

PositionBulb
Fog Light Bulb FrontH3, H3C
Headlight Bulb High Beam and Low Beam9003

Exterior signal & marker

PositionBulb
Back Up Reverse Light Bulb921
Brake Light Bulb7443R
Center High Mount Stop Light Bulb912
License Plate Light Bulb168, 917
Parking Light Bulb168, 917
Side Marker Light Bulb Front168NA
Tail Light Bulb7443R
Turn Signal Light Bulb Front7440A
Turn Signal Light Bulb Rear7440A

Interior & accessory

PositionBulb
Ash Tray Light Bulb(Compare to original - Option 1)2721
Ash Tray Light Bulb(Compare to original - Option 2)74
Dome Light BulbDE3175
Map Light BulbDE3175
Trunk or Cargo Area Light168, 917

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